Chef Emme is a Brazilian-born chef who immigrated with her family to Seattle in 1994. In 1999, Emme's family opened the first Brazilian restaurant in Seattle, Tempero do Brasil. Tempero do Brasil served authentic Brazilian food to the city for two decades. Chef Emme is a graduate of Seattle Culinary Academy and began her career in the industry as a Private Chef. She has provided chef services to celebrity & high profile clients in the Seattle area including, Eddie Vedder, Jamal Crawford, Russel Wilson, Ciara and Craig McCaw. Chef Emme is a Food Network Chopped champion and Beat Bobby Flay winner!
Chef Emme curates a menu that celebrates the vibrant, soulful flavors of Brazil’s Northeast, with a special focus on Bahia—the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture and cuisine. Each dish tells a story rooted in tradition, reflecting the rich heritage and unique ingredients of this extraordinary region.
As Seattle’s only chef serving authentic Bahian food, Chef Emme personally guides guests through the experience, sharing the history and significance behind each dish—from her award-winning moqueca to creamy vatapá and crispy acarajé.
Baiana offers an exclusive, intimate evening where soulful cooking, storytelling, and heartfelt hospitality come together.
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